The popular instant messaging service WhatsApp is rolling out several new features to enhance the security of its users and improve the messaging experience. One of them is unique username. Through this, users can share their contact information without showing their phone number. This will add another layer of security to users’ accounts on the platform. News Now.
The use of usernames in messaging apps is already common. Other platforms including Telegram are using this feature. As a result, users can communicate without a phone number. It is quite common in the protection of personal information.
The issue of using username on WhatsApp came up in a report published a few months ago. This has now been confirmed with the release of beta version 2.24.18.2. A unique identifier can be added to the account after the feature is fully launched.
Apart from usernames, the proprietary messaging platform Meta is also working to bring PIN support feature. It will facilitate users to create a four digit PIN. If a new person wants to contact the user for the first time, the PIN must be used. It is believed that the WhatsApp PIN feature will be helpful in stopping messages from strangers.
